After raising R200,000 for the Cart Horse Protection Association since 2024, the accomplished runner is stepping away from his CHPA running chapter to continue his journey independently. Cape Town,…
The Animal Welfare Society of South Africa and the Cart Horse Protection Association stepped in after a pony was found dehydrated, underweight and working despite welfare concerns. Cape Town,…
After another strong Sanlam Cape Town Marathon performance, Siya Mfanta is preparing for the Comrades Marathon while raising support for the Cart Horse Protection Association and the horses that help…
Siya Sampula Mfanta doesn’t run for medals. He runs for the horses. Cape Town, South Africa (26 January 2026) – Over the weekend, the Cart Horse Protection Association’s (CHPA)…
This Christmas, the Cart Horse Protection Association plans to shoe as many horses as possible for free! Cape Town, South Africa (28 November 2025) – The non-profit organisation, which…
Every marathon Siya Mfanta has run since last year has been a heartfelt mission to champion the welfare of Cape Town’s working horses and donkeys. He’s now getting ready to…
A small act of kindness goes a long way in supporting Cape Town’s cart horse owners and the dedicated organisation that protects their animals. Cape Town, South Africa (25…
Siya Mfanta’s determination, fuelled by his love for running and his big heart for cart horses, has the people buzzing! Not only did he smash his Comrades’ goal, but the…
Siya Mfanta is the harness maker who also harnesses hope. With each marathon he takes on, he’s not just fueling his love for road running; he’s actively supporting the welfare…
A cart horse’s life has taken a turn for the better after being found by a Cart Horse Protection Association patroller, ensuring the poor horse, now named Spikey, never knows…
Where mind meets heart
“It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a shelf and tell it to be quiet.” — Jennifer Ritchie Payette
